description Youth Without Youth Overview
Youth Without Youth, released in 2007, is a fantasy drama adapted from Mircea Eliade’s novella. Francis Ford Coppola wrote, directed, and produced the film as a collaborative effort involving multiple European countries. It marked Coppola’s return to directing after a decade-long hiatus following *The Rainmaker*.
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info Youth Without Youth Specifications
| Country | Romania |
| Year | 2007 |
help Youth Without Youth FAQ
What happens to Dominic Matei in Youth Without Youth?
In 1938 Romania, 70-year-old professor Dominic Matei is struck by lightning and begins aging backward, becoming physically younger while developing unusual mental abilities. His transformation attracts Nazi attention and leads him into a story about time, identity, and reincarnation. [Source](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/youthwithoutyouth)
Is Youth Without Youth based on a book?
Yes. Francis Ford Coppola adapted the film from Mircea Eliade's novella Youth Without Youth and served as writer, director, and producer. [Source](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/youthwithoutyouth)
Who stars in Youth Without Youth?
Tim Roth plays Dominic Matei, Alexandra Maria Lara plays Laura and Veronica, and Bruno Ganz plays Professor Stanciulescu. Marcel Iures and Matt Damon also appear in supporting roles. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_Without_Youth_%28film%29)
Why was Youth Without Youth notable in Francis Ford Coppola's career?
It was Coppola's first directed feature in 10 years after The Rainmaker in 1997. The film premiered at the 2007 Rome Film Festival and received its United States release through Sony Pictures Classics on December 14, 2007. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_Without_Youth_%28film%29)
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